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S131 FNU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,764 mi
Last recorded199,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 FNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 199,764 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 189,583 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 189,583 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front flexi brake hoses perished and starting to split , slight play o/s steering rack end , o/s/f brake binding slightly , o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge , n/s/r tyre valve stem perished

Pass 4 Dec 2009 179,053 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 170,256 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 170,083 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 158,906 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 158,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 145,861 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 137,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on edges

Fail 25 Nov 2005 137,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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S131 FNU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 129,599 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S131 FNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S131 FNU registered?

S131 FNU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S131 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 FNU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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